2.2 L61 Engine: HOW-TO: Mod 2.2/2.4 AirBox
09-01-2006, 10:52 PM
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HOW-TO: Mod 2.2/2.4 AirBox
Allow me first to mention that this is NOT my original Idea. I stole what penquinpie and others had done and hopefully made it a little easier to grasp.
FIRST
Get a SPARE airbox top. Don't use your only one. You'll need it for service visits and just in case you mess up.
SECOND
Cut the box top and sides off. the idea is to leave the tube the MAF goes into and a little lip to keep the filter from slipping off.
THIRD
Attach a filter. I used a 3.5 inch AEM DryFlow. a 3.0 inch WILL fit... if you CRAM it on.
THATS IT. these guys aren't kidding when they say it's easy to do. now, watch the Video.
Cone Filter install - YouTube
sorry for the crap quality, i'm working on a better version
FIRST
Get a SPARE airbox top. Don't use your only one. You'll need it for service visits and just in case you mess up.
SECOND
Cut the box top and sides off. the idea is to leave the tube the MAF goes into and a little lip to keep the filter from slipping off.
THIRD
Attach a filter. I used a 3.5 inch AEM DryFlow. a 3.0 inch WILL fit... if you CRAM it on.
THATS IT. these guys aren't kidding when they say it's easy to do. now, watch the Video.
Cone Filter install - YouTube
sorry for the crap quality, i'm working on a better version
Last edited by TommyP; 10-03-2012 at 10:34 AM.
09-01-2006, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by joeworkstoohard
Allow me first to mention that this is NOT my original Idea. I stole what penquinpie and others had done and hopefully made it a little easier to grasp.
FIRST
Get a SPARE airbox top. Don't use your only one. You'll need it for service visits and just in case you mess up.
SECOND
Cut the box top and sides off. the idea is to leave the tube the MAF goes into and a little lip to keep the filter from slipping off.
THIRD
Attach a filter. I used a 3.5 inch AEM DryFlow. a 3.0 inch WILL fit... if you CRAM it on.
THATS IT. these guys aren't kidding when they say it's easy to do. now, watch the Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcKNl5CcnI0
sorry for the crap quality, i'm working on a better version
FIRST
Get a SPARE airbox top. Don't use your only one. You'll need it for service visits and just in case you mess up.
SECOND
Cut the box top and sides off. the idea is to leave the tube the MAF goes into and a little lip to keep the filter from slipping off.
THIRD
Attach a filter. I used a 3.5 inch AEM DryFlow. a 3.0 inch WILL fit... if you CRAM it on.
THATS IT. these guys aren't kidding when they say it's easy to do. now, watch the Video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcKNl5CcnI0
sorry for the crap quality, i'm working on a better version
Last edited by g5mike; 09-06-2006 at 08:36 AM.
09-01-2006, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by g5mike
Ha ha thats the exact same mod I did for Pengquin pie
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09-01-2006, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by joeworkstoohard
oh, i know. i just found the instructions to be kinda confusing. hense the movie.
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09-02-2006, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by g5mike
how do you like it?
actually, pulled it right back off. i only did it to see how it could be done. with as much as it is hot and humid in this part of florida, engine compartment air is way too warm.. sounded pretty wicked, but my engine temp went up like 4 degrees... at night.
09-02-2006, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by joeworkstoohard
actually, pulled it right back off. i only did it to see how it could be done. with as much as it is hot and humid in this part of florida, engine compartment air is way too warm.. sounded pretty wicked, but my engine temp went up like 4 degrees... at night.
09-02-2006, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by g5mike
too bad, a tad cooler where I live at so it worked fine
09-02-2006, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by g5mike
Well you should get the injen then its a cai, but converts to sr in time for hurricane season
that's kinda the plan, or the GMPP which still uses most of the factory plumbing... kinda like a "rich mans airbox mod" i actually posted the modded box and filter on the classifieds. if i can get the cost of the filter back, i'm happy. it's a loss, but i was really curious how it would sound.
09-02-2006, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Incognito11
where would i get another airbox top?
09-02-2006, 04:35 AM
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very nice write up!
i do however feel the "sluggishness" of the engine during a hot day....so maybe ill leave it till its winter and put it back on
i like the fact that its quiet unless you nail the gas (at least for auto tranny) :P
i do however feel the "sluggishness" of the engine during a hot day....so maybe ill leave it till its winter and put it back on
i like the fact that its quiet unless you nail the gas (at least for auto tranny) :P
09-02-2006, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by g5mike
mason what are you doin up young man? get to bed
also drank 2 bubble teas so im probably gonna be awake for a while
09-02-2006, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by g5mike
My TwM short shifter will be put on this comming week
my next mod will involve trying to get GM to replace most of the plastics of my car...up to the 07 standard
......i really want a quieter interior :P
09-02-2006, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by PenguinPIE
haha cool...
my next mod will involve trying to get GM to replace most of the plastics of my car...up to the 07 standard ......i really want a quieter interior :P
my next mod will involve trying to get GM to replace most of the plastics of my car...up to the 07 standard
......i really want a quieter interior :P
09-02-2006, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by g5mike
I have not got around to this yet but you can use foam tape to take care of alot of pillar rattles etc.etc..
09-02-2006, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by PenguinPIE
btw mike...do you experience more engine vibration at say......2k - 3k rpm under heavy load with ur injen?